Shimla - Wikipedia Shimla, [a] also known as Simla (the official name until 1972), [10] is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh It is
Places to Visit in Shimla Book these experiences for a close-up look at Shimla These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveller reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location 1 Kalka - Shimla Railway This railway was built in 1903 to connect the summer capital of India to Punjab 2 Jakhu Hanuman Temple
Shimla, India: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025 . . . Snow-capped Himalayan peaks and green pastures surround Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh Enjoy a heritage walk through Shimla’s Victorian-era architecture, labyrinthine bazaars and lengthy pedestrian shopping mall
Shimla - Himachal Tourism Official Website Swathed by cedar, rhododendron, fir and Himalayan oak trees, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular hill stations of India
Shimla | India, Map, Elevation, History | Britannica Shimla, city, capital of Himachal Pradesh state, northwestern India The city lies northeast of Chandigarh on a ridge of the Himalayan foothills, at an elevation of about 7,100 feet (2,200 metres) Shimla was built by the British on land they had retained after the Gurkha War of 1814–16 and was
Top 15 Places to Visit in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Built over seven hills of the mighty Himalayas sits the magnificent hill town of Shimla The town teleports you to an era of timeless beauty filled with white cascading waterfalls, small glistening creeks, majestic peaks, and mystic hidden forests